OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

In 1970, Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance. OSHA is part of the U.S. Department of Labor. OSHA's administrator answers to the Secretary of Labor, who is a member of the cabinet of the President of the United States. The OSH Act covers most private sector employers and their workers, in addition to some public sector employers and workers in the 50 states and certain territories and jurisdictions under federal authority.

Tue, 04/08/2008 - 22:00
Deadline Extended to Comment on OSHA Improving Provisions in StandardsComment by Jan. 4, 2017
Mon, 12/12/2016 - 13:07
(OSHA: Washington, DC) -- The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is extending the comment period for its proposal to revise provisions in the agency’s recordkeeping, general industry, maritime, and construction standards.…
OSHA Extends Public Comment Period Additional time to offer feedback on safety and health management program
Mon, 02/08/2016 - 15:35
(OSHA: Washington) -- The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is extending the public comment period on an updated version of its voluntary Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines. The current…
DuPont Placed in Severe Violator Enforcement Program by OSHASecond inspection after Texas plant tragedy finds serious, willful, and repeat violations
Thu, 07/16/2015 - 12:10
(OSHA: Washington, D.C.) -- In November 2014, a worker was overcome at a DuPont chemical manufacturing facility when a supply line unexpectedly released more than 20,000 lb of methyl mercaptan, a deadly chemical. Three co-workers came to the worker…
OSHA Seeks Comments on VVP Information Collection Procedures
Tue, 04/08/2008 - 22:00
(OSHA: New York) -- The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is requesting public comment on proposed information collection requirements for the Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP). Established in 1982 to promote cooperation among…